Hernia Mesh complications can cause pain and additional injuries
Hernia is a tear or break in the muscle wall surrounding the organs of the abdomen and upper leg and groin areas of the body. When the muscle wall weakens due to overexertion, persistent cough, prior injury, surgery, among other causes, the organs within the abdomen may protrude through the weakened muscle tissue, in many cases causing pain. Hernias may or may not have symptoms but are likely to get worse or cause other symptoms if not repaired and will not go away without treatment. Tr...
Auto Accidents – What is No Fault Insurance?
State laws determine under what circumstances you can sue a negligent driver for damages. The traditional system prior to the 1970’s was a tort liability system under which a driver who suffers injuries from a car accident was able to sue the “at fault” driver for damages such as medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc. In the 1970’s a new system, called No Fault Liability, was adopted by roughly half the states, which was promised to simplify claims, reduce insurance costs, and get ...
Allergan® Biocell Textured Breast Implants Recalled due to Cancer Risks
We first wrote about the dangers of textured breast implants in 2017. Since that article much has occurred. In July 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled the Allergan® Biocell brand of textured breast implants and tissue expanders, due to increased risks of a rare form of cancer called Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). In fact, the FDA found that nearly all cases of BIA-ALCL were associated with the Biocell brand or textured surface of...
Lawsuits allege Round Up causes cancer
Over 43,000 lawsuits have been filed throughout the United States against Round Up manufacturer, Bayer AG (Bayer). The cases allege that Monsanto, which was purchased by Bayer AG in 2018, knew, or should have known, that the product, which has been in widespread use since the 1970’s, was defective and dangerous and that it has engaged in deceptive marketing practices to build and maintain sales of the multi-billion dollar product. The cases allege that Round Up with its active ingredient Glyph...
Workers Compensation Claims in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas construction boom continues. While Project Neon, the largest public works project in Nevada history is complete, the I-15/Tropicana interchange project is just beginning, the Resorts World project continues, The Las Vegas Convention Center is undergoing expansion, Allegiant Stadium continues towards its July 2020 predicted completion date, and the housing boom continues unabated as Las Vegas continues to grow its population. There’s still a lot of work continuing, not to mention ...
Injured Passengers in Nevada
Auto Accident Series (Supplemental 1) If you were injured while a passenger in a vehicle when an accident occurred, you probably have a valid claim to recover damages to cover your injuries. You should contact the lawyers of the Richard Harris Law Firm to review details of your claim to determine your settlement options. Passengers in vehicles involved in auto accidents, unless they were a direct cause of the accident, are considered “fault free” and in most cases are eligible to claim fo...
What should I do if I’m a victim of a Road Rage Accident?
One of the most disturbing trends in driving is the increase in incidents of road rage. Road rage can be frightening and can cause serious injuries, and even death, if a collision occurs. Statistics indicate that road rage accidents are increasing nationwide. In addition to civil actions you can take after a road rage accident, the offending driver may be subject to criminal penalties as well. Road rage takes many forms and can range from exchanging of hand signals, to excessive speeding, ...
Bicycle Accidents can be Devastating
We hear about people on bicycles being hit by cars, thankfully not very often. Unfortunately, the accidents we don’t hear about in the news still leave many bicyclists seriously injured. The most recent bicycle accident that made the news occurred on October 29, on Warm Springs Road near Burnham. In this case, a black SUV and a bicyclist collided, resulting in the bicyclist being transported to Sunrise Hospital in critical condition. As of the time of this writing, the bicyclist’s condition ...
What is a Mass Tort
If you have been harmed, or a loved one or family member has died due to a defective product or a dangerous drug, you may be able to recover damages from the manufacturer among others, through what is called a Mass Tort case. The pages of this blog regularly cover some of the latest news and give warnings of dangerous products, and defective drugs which have shown a history of dangerous side effects and injury to a significant population of their users. The term, tort or mass tort is commo...
Vaping Illness: A New Condition
With the advent and rapid rise of vaping as a means to replace cigarettes, we are now learning of a new illness associated with vaping. We reported previously on Juul lawsuits which largely discussed injuries due to battery explosions, but we didn’t know then what, if any, additional health issues might be associated with this practice. We’re now learning through local and national news media that a new condition is manifesting nationwide as vaping becomes more prevalent. Clark County has ...
Auto Accident Series (Part 14) – Summary and Future additions
This post concludes the Auto Accident Series. We hope you’ve enjoyed the information presented in this series of articles. This subject matter is very complex, and we are limited by space to only be able to present thumbnail explanations of many of the subjects discussed in this series. The most important concept given throughout this series, is to follow your lawyer’s directions throughout the process. He has the experience in this field and has proven to be a successful lawyer in order to ...
Auto Accident Series (Part 13) – Your Day in Court
In the last couple of entries in this series we have covered some basics of the litigation process, and information regarding Alternate Resolutions Methods which may be employed in an effort to come to a settlement. Assuming all those efforts have failed, your last arena in the resolution of your car accident dispute is civil court action. Trial Preparation Preparation for trial is an intense and tedious process, requiring many man-hours. where all records of your case and contacts wi...
Auto Accident Series (Part 12) – Mediation and Arbitration: how might they fit?
Your lawyer will let you know if they feel that use of Arbitration and Mediation may assist in bringing your dispute over a fair settlement to a conclusion in your favor. These two methods have been gaining greater traction over the last several years, and in some cases, they are required by the courts during the pre-trial phase. Since these methods are gaining in popularity, an understanding of why and under what circumstances they may be used to resolve disputes is probably in order. Yo...
Auto Accident Series (Part 11) – What if my case requires litigation?
Your attorney will give you their best legal advice concerning whether to accept an insurance company’s offer or whether to pursue litigation. If they recommend litigation, a series of activities will begin, which will end in a resolution for you. Litigation is not just going to court to argue a jury trial, but includes many other preceding activities, several of which may lead to a resolution prior to a trial date. Your case may settle at any time during the litigation process up to and includi...
Recent Verdicts & Settlements – Summer 2019
Multi-million-dollar jury verdict for personal trainer with neck, back, and arm injuries from collision with bus. Multi-million-dollar settlement for security guard with neck and back injuries from rear-end collision. Multi-million-dollar settlement for retail store worker with neck and back injuries from collision with vehicle that failed to yield. Multi-million-dollar settlement for security manager with back injuries from defective chair that collapsed. Multi-million-dollar set...
Firm News – Summer 2019
Once again, Richard Harris was recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as a top personal injury plaintiff attorney. Johnathan Leavitt, Samantha Martin, Jessica Munoz and Mike Sandoval were named “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine. Avvo ranks Richard Harris 10 out of 10 “Superb,” the highest possible rating. Martindale-Hubbell ranks Richard Harris and the Richard Harris Law Firm AV – “Preeminent,” the highest possible rating. The Clark County School District School-Community Par...
Samantha Martin: Courtroom Champion
One week after landing her first legal job, Samantha Martin was in the courtroom representing a client. As a fierce advocate for her clients, being front and center in court was a natural fit for one of the most experienced trial attorneys at Richard Harris Law Firm. “The courtroom is a stage, and I’m a natural performer,” said Samantha about her draw to the courtroom. “I don’t fear going to trial. Sometimes it’s the best way to get the best results for my clients, and that’s what I’m after.”...
A Law Practice For The People
In 1982, the Richard Harris Law Firm began with a single client and one thing remains constant over the years, our clients come first. As advocates for the people, we fight for the causes and rights of negligence victims and champion the underdog against corporate greed and government overreach. What started as a small automobile accident personal injury law practice in the early 1980’s quickly expanded to include premises liability cases, medical malpractice, products liability, nursing home...
